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ROTARY MOWER
L59A-3
L306A-3
For use on International Harvester
A, Super A, 100, 130 & 140
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
15148
Rev. 2/9/2007
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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TO THE DEALER: ® Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Woods dealer. Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner. The dealer must complete the Product Registration included with the Operator’s Manual. The customer must sign the registration which certifies that all Dealer Check List items have been complete
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL L59A-3 L306A-3 Cutting Width 60" 72" Cutting Height Range 1-1/2" - 4-1/4" 1-1/2" - 4-1/4" Blade Speed (RPM) 2,786 2,173 Blade Tip Speed (feet per minute) 14,770 13,938 Blade Spindles 3 3 Number of Blades 3 3 Caster Wheels Optional Optional Caster Size 3" x 8-1/2" 3-1/4" x 10-1/2" Mower Frame Thickness 7 GA 7 GA GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating The illustrations and data used in this manual were cur- and maintaining your mower. Read
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Make sure all safety decals are installed. Safety is a primary concern in the design and Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our location.) efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped Make sure shields and guards are properly out by an operator’s single careless act. installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. In addition to the design and configuration of equip
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- neath equipment or between moveable parts even denly on slopes. when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak down, hydraulic system failures, Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on mechanical failures, or movement of control levers slopes and rough terrain. can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect- Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during edly and cause s
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 3 - Serial Number Plate MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. Woods Equipment Company Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. 1 - 25505 2 - 53425 DANGER ROTATING BLADES AND THROWN OBJECTS Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running. Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade. Keep bystanders away. Keep discharge chute and guards in place and in good condition.
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OPERATION ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING Cutting Height Adjustment ■ Do not allow children or unqualified persons to operate equipment. NOTICE ■ Keep bystanders away from equipment while it ■ Avoid very low cutting heights. Striking the is in operation. ground with blades produces one of the most dam- ■ Before working underneath, block mower aging shock loads a mower can encounter and, if securely. Hydraulic system leak down and failure of this happens repeatedly, will cause damage to the mechanical
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Side Skid Adjustment When properly adjusted, side skids are designed to carry mower over uneven ground to minimize scalping. Set side skids 1/2" above ground after cutting height has been established. This should allow skids to clear level ground but hit when passing over rough or Figure 1. Attitude Adjustment uneven areas. Take into consideration that when cast- ers are used, they will sink into the turf. Adjust skids to STARTING AND STOPPING MOWER carry mower when casters drop into depression
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____ Check to ensure blades are sharp and When engaging tractor PTO, the engine rpm should secure and cutting edge is positioned to lead always be low. Once engaged and ready to start mow- in a counter-clockwise rotation. ing, raise PTO speed to full rpm and maintain through- out cutting operation. ____ Check that all hardware is properly installed and secured. The condition of the terrain to be cut will determine the smoothness of final results. For best results, mower ____ Check to ensure spin
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NOTES Figure 2. Mowing Pattern For a professional touch in large open areas, try the mowing pattern in Figure 2. Make two or three passes counter-clockwise to discharge clippings away from bordering objects. Then cut the lawn in half by mowing down the center. Turn clockwise (to the right) at each end of area over grass previously mowed. Plan your mowing pattern to travel straight forward whenever possible. It is better to mow grass more often rather that too short. Short grass deteriorates rap
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OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. Should you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians avail- able. For your protection, read and follow all safety information in this manual. A WARNING ■ Before working underneath, block mower securely. Hydraulic system leak down and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip- ment to drop. ■ Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing a
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Position blade. Be sure cutting edge is positioned to Sharpening lead in counter-clockwise rotation, as viewed from top of mower. NOTICE Install flat washer, cup washers and bolt. Torque bolt to ■ When sharpening blades, be sure to balance 170 lbs-ft. them. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration which can damage blade spindle bear- Excessive blade slippage can cause the cup washers ings. Vibration may also cause structural cracks in to burn and lose their clamping force. If this happe
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The L306 mower blades have friction clutch discs. The clutch is designed to slip only when striking a solid object. If slippage occurs during normal mowing, it may be necessary to add a thin shim washer over sleeve. Belt Replacement One of the major causes of belt failure is improper installation. Before a new belt is installed, check pulley shafts and bearings for wear. Check pulley grooves for cleanliness. Make sure spindles turn freely and without wobble. If grooves require cleaning, moisten
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DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- positions from side to side. Use care to prevent hous- vice personnel. The repair described herein requires ing damage. special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly ® Permatex 3D Aviation Form-A-Gasket or equivalent is equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in recommended as a sealant for spindle repair. this type of repair, you may be time and money ahead to replace complete assemblies. Disassembly
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Proper seal installation is important. An improperly NOTICE installed seal will leak and could cause bearing failure. ■ Bearing adjustment is set by pressing sleeve Lightly coat area of housing where seals seat with Per- against bearing until proper adjustment is attained. ® matex . Adjustment is maintained by drilling a hole through sleeve (4) and spindle shaft (9) and inserting a spring pin. ■ Bearing cups and cones may vary; therefore it is necessary to drill a new hole through shaft (9) to
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TROUBLESHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut higher in center of Height of mower higher at rear Adjust mower height and attitude swath than at edge than at front so that mower rear and front are within 1/2" of same height. Loose blade Check clamping cup washers. If flat or not holding, replace. Grass cut lower in center of Height of mower lower Adjust mower height and attitude swath than at edge so that mower rear and front are within 1/2" of same height. Loos
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TROUBLESHOOTING BELT CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Belt slippage Belt too loose Re-tension belt. Mower overloading; material too Reduce tractor ground speed but tall or heavy maintain full PTO rpm. Cut mate- rial twice, one high pass and then mow at desired height. Cut a par- tial swath. Oil on belt from over lubrication Be careful not to over lubricate. Clean lubricant from belt and pul- leys with a clean rag. Replace oil- soaked belt. Belt hung up or rubbing Check belt for free
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ASSEMBLY Attach side shields to right and left side of the mower. DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS The baffle shield fits the left side. This mower is equipped with suction type blades for A side discharge chute may be used in place of the left best results in lawn mowing. side shield for mowing in heavy material. Mount the shields or discharge with 3/8 x 1" bolts and flange lock nuts. A WARNING Before working underneath, block mower securely. Hydraulic system leak down and failure of mechanical or
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cleanliness. Make sure spindles turn freely and without wobble. If grooves require cleaning, moisten a cloth with a non- flammable, non-toxic degreasing agent or commercial detergent and water. Avoid excessive force during installation. Do not use tools to pry belt into pulley groove. Do not roll belt over pulleys to install. This can cause hidden damage and premature belt failure. The belt may be completely installed with mower mounted on tractor. However, it is easier to install belt on mower
